St. Pete Jai Alai group works to keep sport alive 50 years after Tampa Jai Alai closure

For almost 50 years, Tampa Jai Alai was where many players and longtime fans of the game came out before the fronton closed in 1998. However, not everyone has forgotten. 

Gator looking for a free meal caught on camera snagging tackle box was no match for a Tampa angler

An alligator who may have needed a little extra help catching the fish of the day in Tampa came up with a sly scheme to steal an angler’s tackle box, but the reptile was no match for the experienced fisherman. 

Florida attorney general calls for investigation into Starbucks diversity practices

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling for an investigation into coffee chain Starbucks for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices.

1 killed in crash on Dale Mabry Highway: Police

One person was killed in a crash on Dale Mabry Highway early Thursday morning, according to police.

'Small and mighty' organization spreading awareness of global life-saving efforts

An Israeli-American is trying to spread the word around Tampa Bay about a rescue group that's seen the horror of war since the October 7 terrorist attacks.

Bay Area leader concerned over rowdy, destructive crowds as summer break for teens approaches

Tampa Bay area leaders are urging parents to stay closely involved in their kids' lives as summer break approaches, following two weekend incidents in which law enforcement broke up crowds of hundreds of people.

Major developer brings artful vision of Tampa's future: 'It's part of my legacy'

It's well known that Jeff Vinik, the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, was one of the visionaries behind Water Street. However, there's another big player who is changing Tampa's skyline: Jorge Perez. 

Tampa police find loaded guns during "pro-active patrol," 18-year-old charged

According to the Tampa Police Department, officers found two guns and arrested an 18-year-old man for carrying a concealed firearm on Saturday.

4 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash on Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa police say

Four people were taken to a local hospital on Monday afternoon after a sedan, pickup truck and motorcycle crashed on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to police.

Weather in Tampa: Here’s what to expect over Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but Floridians have been feeling the heat for weeks and the holiday weekend will be no different.